Reclaiming Parenthood with Taylor Kulik

Latest Episodes:

Sleep Red Flags: When is sleep atypical? Aug 30, 2021

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In this podcast, I'm chatting about the major red flags of sleep that I see for babies and toddlers as well as some of the main health/medical issues that cause them.

The Benefits of Bedsharing Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode, I'm talking about a side of the bedsharing conversation that often gets left out: the benefits of bedsharing. We cannot do a true risk/benefit analysis without having ALL of the information, so it is crucial for parents to know this. I'll also be sharing some personal testimonies from bedsharing families about why they chose to bedshare (or how it was their only option), and how it has benefited them.

Protecting our Children from Pornography and Child Predators with Greta Eskridge Aug 16, 2021

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Greta joins me to share her expertise in navigating an over-sexualized world while raising our children and keeping them safe. We discuss: why pornography is harmful, how to discuss pornography with our kids, steps we can take to keep them safe, and how to teach our children about bodily autonomy and consent.

Medical Mandates, Censorship, & Nervous System Safety- Our thoughts on current events with Katie Crosby Aug 09, 2021

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Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles joins me today in an organic discussion where we share our thoughts about some of what is currently happening in the world. We touch on a lot: from medical mandates, labels and dehumanization, censorship, nervous system safety, and more. This is sensitive and tough topic to talk about, but we believe it's important!

Katie: www.thrivinglittles.com

Instagram: @thrivinglittles

Aubrey's Story: Responsive Parenting with Narcolepsy Aug 02, 2021

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Aubrey, who has narcolepsy, a sleep disorder which makes her very fatigued. Ashley shares with us her journey with responsive parenting/no sleep training and gives us insight into how she copes with exhaustion.

Chiropractic for Children & The Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Courtney Kahla Jul 26, 2021

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Dr. Courtney Kahla joins me in this episode to discuss chiropractic care, specifically for children. We also discuss polyvagal theory in relation to infants and sleep training. This conversation is so fascinating! Here are some of the links Dr. Courtney mentions in the episode: drcourtneykahla.com ourwellhouse.com

Binary Thinking and Silencing Alternative Perspectives: Why it's problematic Jul 19, 2021

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In this episode, I'm talking about the trap of binary thinking- the "if you're not for me, you're against me" mentality and the all or nothing mentality, and the importance of moving past that and having open, shame-free discussions. I'm also sharing my thoughts about some steps parents can take first to improve their sleep deprivation before attempting to sleep train.

Nutrition for Pregnancy & Postpartum with Lily Nichols Jul 12, 2021

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In this episode, I sit down with Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss real food nutrition for pregnancy and beyond. I admire Lily so much for challenging conventional nutrition guidelines with evidence, and she explores that more in this episode. You may be surprised at what you learn!

Here are some of the links Lily referenced in the episode:

https://lilynicholsrdn.com/folate-pregnancy-folic-acid-mthfr/

https://lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-postpartum-recovery-meals/

https://shop.lilynicholsrdn.com/

Rethinking Sun Exposure with Nadine Artemis Jul 05, 2021

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In this episode, Nadine Artemis joins me to discuss what we aren't told about the sun. Does the sun cause skin cancer? Do we need to wear sunscreen everytime we go outside? What are the benefits of Vitamin D, and how do we make sure we are getting enough? Nadine answers these questions and more, and shares with us how to practice safe and gradual sun exposure.

You can find Nadine's work at the following links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglibations

https://www.facebook.com/nadineartemisofficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivingLibations

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eAVobkYovqWT6nHRYPwpw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineartemisofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/livinglibationsofficial

The Importance of Unrestricted Outdoor Play with Angela Hanscom Apr 26, 2021

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with occupational therapist, Angela Hanscom about the importance of allowing kids to have unrestricted outdoor play and how to implement more of it. Angela is the founder of Timbernook and author of the book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

Learn more about and find Timbernook classes: www.timbernook.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps